According to Sawyer Merritt, Stellantis stock dropped 23% after the company reported a $26.5 billion write-down of its electric vehicle business, citing a misjudgment in the speed of the energy transition. This business decision highlights the challenges automakers face in accurately forecasting consumer adoption rates of electric vehicles and the financial impact of overinvesting in emerging technologies. As reported by Sawyer Merritt, Stellantis CEO acknowledged that the write-down stemmed from overestimating market demand, a significant factor impacting future AI-driven market analysis and predictive modeling in the automotive industry.